Hello! Yesterday I made some peanut butter protein bars that came out great so I’m sharing the recipe. I love when I create a healthy snack that I can make again since I have all the ingredients at home already.
They can be made gluten free and vegan if you use gf/plant protein powder.
This morning I had a really good run. I’m also going to start the 21 day fix workouts to compliment my running for the next 3 weeks.
I tried out a few of the BeachBody workouts (there are so many options) and decided to start the 21 day series from Day 1 and do it all the way through since it’s designed in a series (I was going to jump around).
One of the upper strength workouts made me perfectly sore last week, love that.
Now let’s talk food, specifically those bars I made…
Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup oats (instant)
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla)
- 2/3 – 3/4 cup almond milk ( to get to thick batter consistency)
- 1/4 cup honey OR maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp each: salt, baking soda, vanilla extract
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients.
Pour into 8×8 baking pan sprayed with non-stick.
Bake for 20 minutes or until set.
Let cool and cut into squares or bars.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Tip: If they are not sweet enough put a little jam on them for a great PB&J style bar. I went light on the sweetener on the first batch and it needed a tiny bit of something. If your protein powder is on the sweeter side you will probably be good.
Question: What was your workout today?
More Running and Eating:
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
I’m going out for a run in a few minutes. Meanwhile, I’m cleaning the basement. That is a HUGE workout!!
I’ll have to try the PB bars. They look great, and PB&J is a fav of mine! Hopefully they’ll help me with my own PB:). I ran 10 miles this AM. I’ll do some reverse lunges tonight, and do some reading. I’m currently on one of Terry Pratchett’s DiscWorld novels (Yep, I’m a nerd, and no, I won’t fix your computer:-).
These sound great! Ever sense going gluten free, I’ve had trouble finding gluten free protein bars at the stores so this is a great solution!
Yummy!! These look delicious! Peanut butter is my favorite food group. 😉 I did an arm workout today and am super sore already! On a side note….I ran my first marathon this weekend, and I have whole new respect for you! I think you are totally awesome for doing so many of them. It was the hardest thing I have ever done!
Spin class-love it and it’s easier on my knees!
yum! love the simplicity of ingredients and I have some protein powder I have been wanting to use up! I have a run planned after work today!
I am in need of replenishing my stash of homemade protein treats!